Bolt Gun Magic
Georgia reaches out to surprise her husband by breathing new life into an old classic. The BUILD BOX crew dives into a bolt gun project for a viewer who has...
Prepping for Africa & Failing at NRL Hunter Matches
Shawn Skipper from Leupold joins the show to chat about the newest optic from Leupold. KJ and Shawn discuss two to prepare and fail for the NRL Hunter...
X10 Progressive Reloading Press: Big Reloader Means More Rounds
If you're shooting regularly, you'll need more ammo, and that’s where the X10 Progressive Reloading Press from Frankford Arsenal comes in. Built to crank out...
Legal Consequences of Self-Defense
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham speaks with Don West from CCW Safe about the legal complexities of self-defense cases. They explore how...
Rebuilding a POS PCC
We wouldn't use this PCC as a home-defense firearm, but Brian might. Brian's PCC is a real POS. The BUILD BOX crew takes on their most difficult task turning...
Gas Station Robbery in Progress
In this episode of First Person Defender, we follow Kameron, a new gun carrier in a high-stakes gas station scenario. Discover how he handles the situation...
FIRST Look: HK CC9
Introducing the HK CC9! Seven years in the making, HK launched a compact HK CC9 that was developed and produced here in the United States. Chris Cerino tries...
How Light is ‘Too Light’ for Backcountry Rifles?
In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, Jeff Bradley of Christensen Arms joins KJ to chat about lightweight hunting rifles and new technologies that improve...
Carjacked in the Parking Lot!
Joe is a grandfather and keeps his family safe, but what happens when trouble finds him in the parking lot? What would you do if confronted by a carjacker...
Steiner H6XI Riflescopes: American-Made Precision
Join us on a journey to Steiner Optics in Colorado, where American craftsmanship meets German engineering to create high-performance optics. In this...
DoubleTap DT SnakeShot: Snake Defense & Personal Protection
Mike McNett of DoubleTap stops by to show off the new DT SnakeShot in this episode of Guns & Gear. DoubleTap DT SnakeShot offers a unique solution for...
School Shootings: Advice For Students
What should a student do during a school shooting? Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a timely discussion on...
Choosing Between a Red Dot and an LPVO
Deciding between a red dot and a magnified optic for your AR-15 can be challenging. Learn the benefits and how you can use them to your advantage.
Benelli Lupo HPR Review: Unmatched Precision in Long-Range Shooting
Interested in long-range shooting? Say no more. Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin stretches the legs of the Benelli Lupo HPR (High Precision Rifle). The Lupo HPR is built...
Marlin 1895 Trapper and 10/22 Backpacker
Excitement is high as Ruger reintroduces the classic Marlin lever-action rifle, now with an upgrade featuring Magpul enhancements. Also featured is the...
MAC-5 and MAC-5K: Get a Movie Gun Now!
Searching for the best 80s movie gun, the Guns & Gear squad landed on the MAC-5 and MAC-5K, which bring back the iconic roller-delayed blowback system and...
Elk, Wolves and Work
What are the projects that make better elk habitat? KJ sits down with Mark Holyoak of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and discusses elk, wolves, and...
Installing the Timney Lever Action Trigger
Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino walks through a thorough installation of the new Timney Triggers Lever Action Trigger. This new product is available in black and...
NEW Lever Action Trigger From Timney Triggers
The first of its kind from Timney Triggers - the Lever Action Trigger - is available now, and Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham is checking it out. Lever guns are hot...
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III: Reliable, Customizable AR-15
Ryan Gresham and Corey Beaudreau hit the range to test the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III. This multi-use AR-15 is the latest iteration in the Sport series...
Talking Gun Builds with Aero Precision
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham chats with Kirk Foreman from Aero Precision about trends in the firearms industry, particularly...
Colt Kodiak: Ultimate Backcountry Revolver
If you're venturing into the backcountry of Kodiak Island or any wilderness where powerful predators roam, the Colt Kodiak is a must-have. Designed to handle...
Armed Robbery at an Outdoor Cafe!
In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Chris, a former victim of an armed robbery, faces a chilling scenario at an outdoor cafe. With his self...
Marlin Dark Series: The Ultimate Modern Lever Gun
The Guns & Gear crew tackles the Dark Side of Marlin. Discover the Marlin Dark Series, a sleek and modern lever-action rifle designed for today’s shooters...
Have Cover. Give Commands. Be Ready to Shoot.
In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, Chris Cerino discusses and demonstrates engaging a threat from a position of advantage - where you have cover, and...
How Many 2x4s to Stop a 9mm?
Can drywall and 2x4s really protect you from incoming gunfire? The answer might surprise you. In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, we dive deep into the...
Shooting Without Vision, Is It Possible?
In this special bonus, we test shooting accuracy when vision is compromised — simulating scenarios where your prescription glasses are lost, knocked off, or...
Surviving the Ambush
Step into a high-stress, force-on-force scenario where an unsuspecting participant faces a surprise active shooter in a realistic training environment.
Store Robbery: Armed Citizen Responds
What would you do in a high-stress store robbery with multiple armed threats? In this episode of First Person Defender, Aaron faces a dynamic armed robbery...
Carjacking Happens FAST
How do you react when you're faced with a carjacker, especially with your family in the car? This high-intensity training episode from First Person Defender...
Mentally Unstable Attacker with a Knife
In this First Person Defender scenario, a man walks out of a bathroom and straight into a dangerous situation: a visibly unstable individual ranting...
Road Rage Turns Violent
What starts as a minor fender bender quickly escalates when a driver refuses to back down—and one woman is forced to make a life-or-death decision. In this...
1911 Grip Safety Build-Up
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing issues that some shooters can have with fully...
Self-Defense Gone Wrong?
What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous decisions? A gunfight breaks out when Josh steps in to stop a mailman robbery.
Brutal Hostage Carjacking
In this episode of First Person Defender, Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection face every defender’s nightmare—not once, but twice.
Can She Escape Without a Gun?
What happens when you're unarmed and trapped in a car during a violent encounter? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Shirley faces a...
Fake Delivery Person Attacks!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we throw Michael into a high-pressure force-on-force training scenario known as the Hooded Box Drill. Watch as he’s...
Violent Highway Robbery Gone Wrong
In this intense First Person Defender scenario, James and his wife stop to help a stranded motorist, only to face a terrifying armed robbery. What starts as...
Home Invasion Turned Violent: Armed Woman Fights Back
What happens when a regular person is attacked in their bedroom? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Natasha walks into what should be her safe...
First Person Defender Season 14: Coming in Hot!
A new season of First Person Defender is here. Season 14 is the wildest, most intense season yet, and if you’re an FPD fan, you know that’s saying something!
Three HK Options - What’s Right For You?
Which HK is right for you? Chris Cerino details the HK CC9, HK VP9, and HK M556A1. If you're interested in a new HK for home protection or self-defense and...
Situational Awareness & Training
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe presents a critical message about the importance of situational awareness for concealed...
Be Polite, Be Courteous…Be Safe
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe offers some sage advice for communicating with authorities in the aftermath of a critical...
The Real Cost of Self-Defense
What is the actual cost of a self-defense situation? If you defend yourself in a self-defense scenario, the costs will mount. Mike Darter of CCW Safe and...
What is a Micro Compact Pistol?
How does a micro compact compare against a compact and full size? HK announced their newest micro compact, the HK CC9, but is it really that small? Chris...
Shot the Wrong Guy? A Self-Defense Reaction
What would happen if you shot the wrong person? Mike Darter of CCW Safe and Ryan Gresham react to a First Person Defender scenario that deals with mistaken...
NEW Concealed Carry Range Drill
You need a new range drill to test you skills. Chris Cerino offers up a new drill utilizing the newest HK CC9. Watch if you are in need of a drill to spice...
Camper Carry
Is it possible to mount a holster to the bed of your truck? Can you defend yourself if you find yourself camping in the back of your truck? Chris Cerino...